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cows

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈkaʊz// UK //kˈaʊz// cows

n. large farm animals that people keep for their milk or meat. They usually spend their time eating grass in fields.

n. large, domesticated bovine animals kept for agricultural purposes, primarily for the production of milk and beef.


SIMPLE

The cows are eating grass in the field.

CONTEXTUAL

The farmer milks the cows every morning before the sun comes up.

COMPLEX

In many rural economies, the health of the cows is directly linked to the financial stability of the community, as they provide both immediate sustenance and tradeable goods.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form of 'cow'; 'cattle' is often used as a collective term for a group of these animals.

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